How To Nail Grooved Cedar Siding Shingles

How to prepare old cedar shakes for repainting.

How to nail grooved cedar siding shingles.

Apply both nails 3 4 inches from the edge of each shake or shingle and about 1 1 2 inches above the exposure line. Always use corrosion resistant nails when working with cedar wood. Galvanized hot dipped zinc coated and aluminum nails are all appropriate. Scrape any peeling paint chips off the shakes with a scraper.

Use two fasteners to apply each certi label shingle or shake. The type of nails you choose to use when installing cedar shake siding should be considered also. Powerwash the siding to remove any excess dirt or paint with a low pressure pressure washer. Nails should be long enough to penetrate underlying materials in the cedar shingles at least 3 4 inches or all the way through.

The right nails play an important role in ensuring that your cedar wood siding endures for a long time. Ideal nails to use on cedar wood are made from aluminum double dipped galvanized or stainless steel. Remove as much of the old paint as possible as the more prep work you do. Use a circular saw to cut the board to length and fasten it in place with nails.

Use two nails for shingles 8 inches wide or less and three nails for wider shingles.